Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-13
THE FASHIONS.
WHAT TIE LADIES OF EEw YORK ABE
WEARING.
Rioh Evening Toilets-A Handsome Cos
tune Observation-Disclosures
Notes and Suggestions
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l


New YORK. November Y, 1887.
Evening toilets are exceedingly rlch
and elegant. Plainly-cut velvet bodicos
are very much in favor this season.
They arc made TO set very short OF the
sides and upon the hips, with little
sharp point in front.
One very handsome costume made
with n bodice of this kind had the entire
draperies and skirt OF lace. The fd6l,cr
was gathered in toward the right hip,
and fell on that side to the foot OF the
skirt. On the other side, however, the
side drapery supervened and spread IN
long. broad, fat folds toward the back,
being also Of lace. The back draperles,
of the same diaphanous material, were
bov6ant and light in effect So much
OF the lace skirt rs could be seen upon
the left side betrayed the saflron-hued
satin foundation skirt beneath. The
corsage was square, narrow shoulder.
straps sustaining it. Wide edglngs OF
lace gave these straps some resemblance
to sleeves, and lace was used TO partially
fill the aperture at the bosom.
At the left side of the corsage opening
three small ostrich plumes were be-
slowed, and plumeS were also used IN
dressing the couture.
The gloves worn were OF pedu nc
Suedc, they being now rs ever fashion
able for evening wear. The slippers OF
deep-yellow satin were covered with am
ber-bead embroideries. The silk hose
were pale-canary color, with lace stock
ings drawn over them.
Tea-gowns are still very elaborate ere
atoms. The craze for them has become
a settled fashion. One very handsome
gown prepared for a Brooklyn lady was
in peculiar shade Of blue, not unlike
Gobelin, the material being plush. The
front was formed in cutaway fash
ion, and vest Of light cjc' blue snrah,
loosely gathered and falling below the
waist. made the effect brighter. Antique
ose-colored ribbon bows at the waist
upon the wide cuffs of the loose-hanging
silk-slashed sleeves, and other appro-
pirate parts of the robe completed 1t
most attractively.
Applique braid designs play an impor-
tant part in some of the new street
dresses. One, 10y a very fashionable
house, is in smooth green cloth, whose
looped drapery displays at one side
wheat-sheaf design in black braid. This
design is again visible on the basque
front and on some other portions OF the
costume.
This braid ornamentation is not expen-
siye, is very effective, and Is, as above
stated. stylish, for all of which reasons 1t
should be extremely popular. OF course,
the designs TO be used are matters of
taste. but large, conventional flower and
leal-fgures are most in vogue. Angular
designs are inappropriate.
The redingote aud raglan are both
popular shapes in long wraps for the
winter. They will be more stylish than
the favorite newmarket, il not quite as
frequently met with. The style of a
garment Is not determined by its com
monness. One may see ulsters and new
markets everywhere, but the above
shapes are the stylish ones.
Boucle cloth street iackets are again in
use as they were last year.
Black Melton is the favorite material
for riding habits.
Bonnets have not got too much trim
ming on this season. Just enough Of 1t.
Felt shapes are chiefly worn by the
younger ladies.
Surplice revers are not out OF style.
They are particularly well liked on short
waists for home-wear. The infrequency
of the pIastron is a surprising inconsist-
ency Of Dame Fashion. After basking
in the full tide of fashions favor last
year 1t has gOne-whither
The brides mother at a recent we'd
ding here in good society was attired IN
black Chantilly lace over black silk,
trimmed with sparklingiet passementerie
and ornaments. The corsage was a high
one, very fitting to both the wearer and
the occasion. The great facility and
beauty with which draperies Of lace can
be arranged made this an exceedingly
graceful costume, although plain and
sombre. Black guests ut weddings IS
becoming a fayorite here.
Oxidized silver backs 10 toilet brushes,
etc, are in favor. Sets Of oXidiZed silver
combs and toilet articles are often
utilized as wedding presents. 1t Is re-
lated of very Jealous Hibernian ser
want of newiy-wedded couple that he
wore his fingers to the bones in his en-
deavor to rub the oxidation from the
surfaces Of some Of the wedding pres
ents. He had fallen into the slight error
of mistaking it for dirt, and was much
annoyed at his little success in removing
it.
Little velvet, lace-trimmed cloaks are
seen for children's wear. They are for
little girls from three 10 six years old.
and it seems questionable taste to pro-
vide such elaborate garments for infants.
In the effort after new effects in the
trimming of streotcostumes some OF our
mOdiSicS attempted to relntroduce
"pinking." In one Of my letters, seye-
raj weeks ago, | described such Al dress.
AZ that time the new idea threatened TO
attain popularity. 1t seemed almost a
novelty on account of its long disuse.
/ Now, however, it is declared that there
will be no more "pinking" II is a very
good decision on the part Of the fash
ionables. {. h. NJ.
/ GCALY, ITCHY SKIN AND ALI.
/ - SCALY AND ITCHING SKIN AND